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Introduction

Glovertown’s history and way of life has been shaped by its location – Situated on the edge of the ocean, and at the mouth of the Terra Nova River. Drawing influence from the sea and the land, has a rich history of boatbuilding and logging. The surrounding waterways feed into Alexander Bay, supporting both commercial and sport fishing. Outdoor enthusiasts can boat, canoe, kayak, and fish the waters around Glovertown to experience what we have for generations. Close by, is a jewel in our province, where forest meets sea and the views impress.

Uniquely located… a national park and provincial capital to the east, the diverse communities and landscapes of the central region to the west. The beauty of the area surrounding Glovertown makes it a favourite destination. Winter or summer, Glovertown offers the best of experiences for travellers and residents alike.

Glovertown is a community that is edging towards significant growth. Our community is well-suited to new and growing families with a safe, healthy environment. A number of services are available for senior “Glovertown’s history and way of life living, with a strong community tradition of active service groups. A competitive market provides opportunities for new home builders has been shaped by its location” to live in a rural setting or for retirees to build a dream home in a beautiful community. Opportunities for business exist in the tourism and manufacturing industries, with an ideal location for businesses that operate throughout the island.

Our Community Profile will show you what Glovertown has to offer.

1 Location Population setting provides opportunities for fishing in the Glovertown is located on the eastern edge of According to the 2011 Census, Glovertown’s rivers and brooks as well as ponds off the back “Trailways surround the Newfoundland and Labrador’s central region, population is 2,122. This represents an increase roads. Trailways surround the community giving wrapping around the Middle Arm of Alexander of 2.9% since the 2006 Census. The number of outdoor enthusiasts the chance to explore on all- community giving outdoor Bay in the . Two exits from the occupied private dwellings in Glovertown is 822. terrain vehicles and snowmobiles. Trans- Highway provide access into enthusiasts the chance to the community via the Road to the Beaches. Landscape and Climate Glovertown experiences a climate that is similar Glovertown is situated close to Terra Nova Glovertown and surrounding areas are marked to the inland areas of Newfoundland, while the National Park. A ten minute drive from the by numerous features. The boreal forest Bay brings features of a coastal climate. Winter explore on all-terrain vehicles community leads to the main campgrounds and surrounding Glovertown supports numerous sees average snowfall of 311 cm per year. Average trails of Canada’s most Easterly National Park. forms of wildlife on the land and in the sky. The annual rainfall is 870 mm per year. Summer and snowmobiles.” The community is in the Federal Electoral District great Terra Nova River, the most easterly major brings an average temperature of about 16° C in of Bonavista – Gander – Grand Falls-Windsor, and river in Canada, runs into Alexander Bay on July and August with an average daily maximum the provincial Electoral District of Terra Nova. the south shore. The bay is also fed by streams of 21° C in those months. and brooks from wetlands close by. The rural

3 “Early settlers

considered the most important aspects of our Company, ran into financing problems and were community development. refused a loan guarantee by the Newfoundland stayed in Government, halting construction. In the fall The top portion of the shield depicts some of of 1921, the property was purchased by Anglo- the area’s rich history with a sheltered cove, Newfoundland Development Company, who felt Glovertown a Beothuck canoe, the ocean and a European that operation of the mill would no longer be ship. The golden arrow represents progress and feasible. Despite this setback, the spruce and development and ties the shield to the provincial fir still supported the logging and boat building to harvest the flag. The potato plant refers to agriculture of industries. Today, the mill still stands untouched the early settlers. Local flora and fauna are since the 1920s. land and water.” represented, with the beaver symbolizing the town’s ties to Canada. The wavy lines represent During the 1940’s families from the island the sea. communities in migrated to Glovertown, and Government resettled the The municipal crest also graces our municipal remaining families in the 1950s. During this flag, adopted in 2004. period, Glovertown gained upgrades in health care, education, roads, electricity and telephone History access. Early settlers stayed in Glovertown to harvest the land and water. The area around Alexander Bay The Town was incorporated in 1954. The Crest and Glovertown was well known in the late 19th economy was driven by the influx of population The Municipal Crest displays significant symbols century for impressive stands of fir and spruce through resettlement and the industrial activity for the Town of Glovertown. It signifies how the trees. Small-scale agriculture, fishing and logging spurred by the Newfoundland Railway Company. community was built by hard-working people, and provided food, building materials and a living. Transporting passengers and freight to and from represents our focus on a high set of standards The forestry industry drove the Newfoundland the Alexander Bay Station, it made Glovertown a for our community. Railway to add a stop in Alexander Bay. Numerous hub for activity in central Bonavista Bay. sawmills dotted the coast of the bay. The cross signifies the strong Christian beliefs of the town’s people; enforcement, education A pulp and paper mill in Glovertown was expected and justice are found on the cross. These are to open in 1922. The owners, Terra Nova Sulphite

5 Doing Business in Glovertown Glovertown Shipyard Building for the Hebron Project Bob Davis of Glovertown Shipyard stated that Glovertown is one of the communities in the “The project we’ve commenced at our facility province to benefit from the booming offshore oil will increase our workforce by fifty to sixty and gas industry in Newfoundland and Labrador. employees, with potential for an additional Local boat builders Glovertown Shipyard were thirty positions.” The first barge is scheduled to chosen in Summer 2012 as the production facility finish by August 2013, with the second barge to for two new barges to be operated at the Hebron be delivered by April 2014. The partners on the Project Site. The barge project is a collaborative project have named the two vessels the Dowden effort of McKeil NL, Mammoet, Hunt’s Transport, Spirit, in honor of the late owner and operator of and KKC. the shipyard, Ford Dowden; and the Glovertown Spirit, in recognition of the community in which Clients of Glovertown Shipyard have been able the vessels will be manufactured. to count on complete marine services of high quality from the family-owned enterprise for Steve Fletcher, President of McKeil, said “McKeil more than thirty years. A mostly local workforce is proud to be an integral part of the Glovertown has furthered Glovertown Shipyard’s reputation Shipyard project. Working with the shipyard to for excellent results. In addition, Glovertown construct the new vessels is exciting for all parties Shipyard has been committed to providing involved. We appreciate the sense of pride from opportunities for apprentice tradespersons to Leon Dowden and his dedicated team, and “Local boat builders Glovertown gain experience. especially their commitment to build the barge on time and on budget”. Mr. Fletcher added, “As David Porter, President of McKeil NL, stated that we expand our business in this province, we are Shipyard were chosen in Summer 2012 choosing Glovertown Shipyard for this project very pleased that this project will provide great was simple. “Glovertown Shipyard is a large employment opportunities for many, which is as the production facility for two new capacity shipyard with a wealth of experience in good for McKeil, good for Glovertown and good the production of steel vessels. Their experienced for the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.” group of workers has completed top-notch barges to be operated at the projects throughout the years, and my familiarity with Glovertown Shipyard made the choice easy.” Hebron Project Site”

7 “Fabtech Industries Manufacturing to 350 tonnes, with plans to expand construction have become Boat Building capacity to handle vessels up to 1200 tonnes. The manufacture of sea-going vessels in Since their inception, Glovertown Shipyard Glovertown is a business activity steeped in has expanded their capabilities to include the provincial leaders history. Boat builders in Glovertown have kept up construction of new vessels, refabricating, steel with changes in the market and are innovative in fabrication and marine electronics. the products they offer for sale. The boat building in the fabrication of industry employs anywhere from 50-75 workers Secondary Processing at any given time. Two of the firms involved The fishing industry in Glovertown has a similar in the industry include Fabtech Industries and history to many communities in Newfoundland aluminum vessels.” Glovertown Shipyard (2010) Limited. and Labrador. Continuing this traditional industry is fish processing. Located on Main Street North, From their workshop and office on Station Road, Terra Vista Limited is a fish processor and Fabtech Industries have become provincial exporter. Their products include crab, herring, leaders in the fabrication of aluminum vessels. capelin and mackerel. Terra Vista has exported to Their construction technology enables their markets in Asia and North America. products to withstand the challenging conditions presented by the North Atlantic. They offer Cement & Aggregates a number of product lines as well as custom The manufacture of aggregate building materials products built to the specifications of their in Glovertown is competitive. Aggregates such customers. Their products have been shipped as sand and crushed stone can be provided across Canada and have proven performance in by Feltham’s Construction, Oram’s Do-All cold-climate regions such as Nunavut. Contracting, and Station Road Contracting. Feltham’s are suppliers of cement as well as Glovertown Shipyard Limited has operated in asphalt, and Oram’s Do-All can supply cement. Glovertown since 1977. The firm is a strong player in the steel boat building industry in Retail Newfoundland and Labrador. The shipyard on the Glovertown is home to a number of national and North shore has the ability to handle vessels of up regional retail chains in grocery, building supply and pharmacy sectors. There are also a number of

9 independent retail operators who have provided Hardware, Building Supply and Décor New Home Construction products to the community for many years. Choice abounds for anyone in Glovertown Prospective residents seeking to build a new home building, renovating or repairing a home. With in Glovertown are able to access a competitive Grocery Stores three national chains operating in the community, market for materials and for contractors. Both Glovertown Foodland is located on Main Street shoppers can find many of the tools or toys they building supply stores offer competitive pricing South. Foodland is a full-line supermarket with need right here in Glovertown. in comparison with larger centres. There are a custom cut meats, fresh produce, baked goods number of experienced contractors who have from local and national suppliers, and hot meals. Oram’s Home Hardware is a full-service location operated in Glovertown for many years. Glovertown Foodland is open seven days a with product offerings from Home Hardware and week to service customers in Glovertown and Home Hardware Building Centres. A number of Finance surrounding communities. products in tools, housewares, paint are available Scotiabank from their location on Main Street South. Lumber, The Bank of Nova Scotia is the only national bank Blackwood’s is a local independent grocer with shingles and other building supplies are available in Glovertown. Centrally located, Scotiabank over forty years of operation in the grocery from an extensive inventory on-site. provides day-to-day consumer banking services business. This family-owned business offers a and personal banking officers. They offer a full full line of products with local products delivered East-Glo Castle Building Centre offers a number range of personal banking products as well as weekly. The store also operates a dollar store of products to suit the needs of homeowners and commercial banking services. and fabric centre with competitive pricing and contractors seeking the right materials for the ideal location for customers who need a product job. They offer a wide range of products including Credit Union quickly. numerous national brands. Their location on Main Venture Credit Union on Station Road is a full- Street South is stocked with building supplies for service personal banking institution. They Crosstown Kwik-way operates in the south all projects. offer personal banking accounts, credit cards, section of Glovertown, providing a wide range investment services (excluding stocks), lines of of groceries and camping supplies from their Riverside Paint Shop provides consumers with credit and personal loans. The group currently large convenience store. The store operates the a one-stop shopping experience for home does not have a commercial banking division. post office for residents and businesses with the decoration products. The Paint Shop offers Glovertown South postal code as well as providing paint and painting supplies, flooring, interior Government Services in Glovertown fax and internet service. mouldings and baseboards, and interior décor Governmental departments and agencies such as curtains, rugs and home accents. that maintain a presence in the community of

11 Glovertown include Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Department of Fisheries and Oceans. From their location in Glovertown, CFIA provides services to processing plants in Glovertown and on the Eastport Peninsula. The Federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans has a Conservation and Protection Office in Glovertown to monitor activity in Alexander Bay and the Terra Nova River, and to enforce fishing regulations in the area. DFO also work within the community to promote education, awareness, and sustainable fishing practices.

Resources Permits and BizPaL All types of permits are available upon request at Home-based Business the town office. Businesses can also access BizPal Glovertown is home to a number of successful from the town’s website and at www.. home-based businesses. Setting up a business ca. This simple online tool helps businesses to from home in the community does not involve a obtain license and permit information from whole lot of red tape. A permit is required from multiple jurisdictions based on answers provided the Town to operate from home, and depending by the user. This newly modernized resource on the nature of the business, other permits and is supported by the Town of Glovertown and assessments may be required (i.e. for building, partners at the federal and provincial level. erecting signage). The approval process at the “Setting up a business from municipal level can take as little as 4-6 weeks. Business Directory home in the community does not The Town of Glovertown updates its business Examples of home-based businesses in directory regularly and makes it available online at Glovertown include child care, contractors, www.glovertown.net. Any business in Glovertown hair and beauty salons, delivery services, taxis, involve a whole lot of red tape.” wishing to be listed can contact the Town Office. manufacturers and consultants.

13 Living in

Glovertown Peninsula, Terra Nova, Charlottetown, Terra Nova The volunteers in the group are trained in a Health & Emergency Services National Park, and the communities of Gambo, number of response techniques such as day and Hare Bay and Dover on the Road to the Shore. night search and rescue operations, First-Aid, Glovertown Community Clinic & Gander Hospital 24-hour service is provided from their location on winter survival, map and compass, cold water Central Health operates a community health Main Street South. rescue and search dog use. The group possesses a clinic in Glovertown to provide health services number of capital assets to aid in their operations to the residents and visitors of Glovertown and Glovertown Fire & Rescue including ATVs and snowmobiles. surrounding areas. Three physicians are on staff Glovertown Fire & Rescue provides emergency to provide care and medical advice to users of fire service to the communities of Glovertown, the facility. A new clinic facility opened in Sept and Cull’s Harbour, as well as providing 2013 to replace the old building which had Family Life vehicle extraction response (Jaws of Life) service to served Glovertown and the region for over 50 those communities as well as Charlottetown, Terra years. James Paton Memorial Hospital, located Residential Housing Nova and Gambo. The volunteer membership are in Gander, is the nearest general hospital to Housing in Glovertown is both affordable and supported and administered through the town Glovertown. Those requiring emergency services attainable. Whether looking to buy or build, office. The group meets regularly for planning can access the hospital 24/7. prospective residents of Glovertown can find the and discussion, and engages in training exercises right home for themselves. Glovertown currently at the updated training grounds located in the Ambulance Service has multiple areas of residential development for community. A private operator provides ambulance service new home builders. in the community. Delaney’s Ambulance Service Bonavista Bay Search and Rescue provides first response and ambulance service to The Future Street development area is just a short Bonavista Bay Search and Rescue is a volunteer Glovertown and area, the Eastport Peninsula, Terra drive from the middle intersection at Station group based in Glovertown that was formed in Nova, Charlottetown, and Terra Nova National Road and Main Street. This area for new home 1994. Their mandate is to assist the RCMP and Park. Delaney’s offers 24-hour emergency service builders is extensive with land on either side of Emergency Measures Organization (EMO) in for transport to Gander. the main thoroughfare suitable for development. search and rescue operations when requested. If extended, Future Street could be connected with The group is responsible for the same areas as RCMP Detachment the residential streets off of Station Road. There the Glovertown RCMP detachment, including, but The Royal Canadian Mounted Police maintains are a number of lots available for purchase from not limited to, Glovertown, the Eastport Peninsula, a detachment in Glovertown. The detachment the Town. Terra Nova National Park and parts of the Road to services Glovertown and area, the Eastport the Shore.

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N L I A A R 1 R OLD MILL R 17 T E G T IN LK WA Education by Central Health from its family health office Glovertown Academy is K-12 school administered in Dover, the Centre provides on-demand and by the Nova Central School District. The school regular programming for children and parents. takes in students from Glovertown and area, Terra The centre offers pre-natal programs, a healthy Nova and Charlottetown. Glovertown Academy baby club, drop-in play groups and pre-school currently has a student population of 350 students programs for children up to six years old. Programs with two classes in most grade levels. There are for parents deal with topics such as child discipline 27 teachers on staff offering courses in the core and speaking with children. Programming is subjects, including advanced math and physics, scheduled in Glovertown on Mondays, Tuesdays as well as French, physical education, art, and and Wednesdays. industrial arts. A guidance counselor is on staff throughout the school year. Support staff at the Senior Living school includes nine people who act as drivers, Glovertown is a safe, clean community for seniors custodians and student assistants. who wish to live in a rural setting. Seniors seeking to live in Glovertown have a number of choices The high school grades at Glovertown Academy are depending on their needs. Currently there are four very active in school sports, including basketball, senior living operations in the community. volleyball, badminton, softball, ball hockey and cross-country. Oram’s Birchview Manor is located at the top of Station Road just off the TCH. Birchview Manor Daycare and Family Support is operated privately by the Oram Group of Daycare services in Glovertown are provided Companies. Birchview Manor provides Level 2 and by licensed home-based businesses. Operators Level 3 standards of care. are capable of caring for toddlers aged 2-3 years as well as pre-school children of all ages. More Baywatch Manor is located on Main Street South. information on these operators can be found in Baywatch Manor provides care to residents our business directory. requiring Level 1 and Level 2 standards of care. This complex is close to the Community Clinic and The Glovertown Family Resource Centre is situated Pharmacy and has a view of Alexander Bay from on Spruce Avenue. Funded and administered the front yard.

19 Alternatively, there are senior living complexes town and its residents. The Alexander Bay-Terra winter.The arena is equipped with a full-size ice annual summer festival that features artists and for those who do not require personal or long- Nova Development Association is a volunteer surface for hockey and figure skating and provides performers from Glovertown and area. term care. Abuchi Apartments and Eagle Landing advisory board that administers environmental space for four sheets of curling ice. A newly provide independent living quarters with fellow initiatives such as ecological studies of the Terra renovated mezzanine provides canteen service Indoor activities seniors. For information on those listed, please Nova River, and support community development and a comfortable setting to enjoy a hockey game During the winter months Glovertown Academy is see our business directory, located on our in many ways. or skating show. the home base for several indoor activities based website. in the gymnasium. Men’s indoor soccer has been Recreation Glovertown Gardens is home to the Glovertown active in Glovertown for over thirty years, and Places of Worship Recreation plays a big part and Area Minor Hockey Association (GAMHA), weekly play goes from late September until the There are five in the community all year serving Glovertown and surrounding communities. Easter Break. congregations in Recreation round. The winter months GAMHA ice teams in all divisions and have strong the community of are an excellent time numbers in their initiation program as well as Glovertown. Along to explore the area Female divisions. The Terra Nova Tornadoes, a local Main Street North plays a big part in by snowmobile or figure skating group, also call the Gardens home. there is Faith United snowshoe. In summer, The organization administers a CanSkate program Church, Glovertown fishing, boating, to teach the basics of skating, as well as a StarSkate Seventh-day Adventist the community all kayaking are just a few program, which focuses on the fundamentals of Church, and Full Gospel of the pastimes our figure skating. Glovertown Gardens is also home Tabernacle, a Pentecostal year round. community embraces. to a co-ed Curling Club and an “old-timers” (45+) congregation. St. Edward’s In addition to the great rec hockey league. Anglican Church and the outdoors, our community is Salvation Army Citadel are very active in recreational sport Softball Field located on Main Street South. for adults and children. Whether at Located just behind the arena, Glovertown Ball Visitors to Glovertown who wish to the rink, on the diamond or on the trails, Field is host to Glovertown Recreation’s summer worship are welcomed at all five churches. the community is very active throughout the year. programs, a twice-weekly men’s recreational league and the Glovertown Academy school teams. Volunteer & Service Groups Glovertown Gardens From the spring of the year until the beginning of Glovertown has a strong tradition of community Opened in 2001, Glovertown Gardens was built to the school year, the ball field is usually busy with involvement. As such, there are a number of groups replace the outdoor rink that served Glovertown. pick-up games, league play and tournaments. The in Glovertown committed to the betterment of the Glovertown Gardens hosts various sports in the field also plays host to Alexander Bay Days, the

21 Visiting Glovertown

With superb summer weather and a beautiful North Sydney, NS to Argentia, NL three times a natural environment, our community has a leg week (14-15 hour crossing time). Drive time from up on other destinations. Glovertown and the Argentia is approximately two hours and forty-five surrounding areas are a popular destination minutes. for many families and couples from across our Glovertown is located 40 minutes east of Gander province. The Road to the Beaches winds its way International Airport via the Trans-Canada Highway. through Glovertown to the Eastport Peninsula, Air Canada provides daily direct flights to Gander taking in the western edge of Terra Nova National from Halifax as well as seasonal daily direct flights Park and its main campgrounds. from Toronto’s Pearson International Airport. “With superb A mix of culture, recreation and nature influence St. John’s International Airport is serviced the activities visitors can take advantage of. nationwide by Air Canada, WestJet and Porter summer Glovertown can provide a taste of Newfoundland Airlines. United Airlines provides service from culture through paintings, sculpture and music. Newark, New Jersey, USA. Air Canada operates a The experience of a trip on the bay to the islands weather and a seasonal daily direct flight from London’s Heathrow and reaches around Glovertown is a boater’s International Airport to St. John’s. Glovertown is delight. The many trails in and around Glovertown three hours west of St. John’s International Airport. beautiful natural offer walkers and hikers a chance to take in the beauty of our region. Accommodations environment, Getting Here Glovertown and the surrounding area is home to Canada Select four-star accommodations to suit Newfoundland and Labrador is accessible by all tastes. The community is home to a number of Glovertown plane and ferry service. Marine Atlantic operates cottages and cabins, including luxury suites. The daily passenger ferry service from North Sydney, bed and breakfasts in Glovertown offer great value NS to Port-aux-Basques, NL (4.5-8 hour crossing already has a with a personal touch. Surrounding areas have a depending on conditions and departure time). number of cabins available with ideal locations Drive time from Port-aux-Basques to Glovertown and high-class amenities. Hotel accommodations leg up on other is approximately six hours and forty minutes. are less than 40 minutes from Glovertown. A list of accommodations can be found on our website From mid-June to September there is service from destinations.” and in our business directory.

23 “The House Of “The Janes House was Diamonds, provides originally built in 1898 opportunities for local by Ambrose and Sarah and provincial artisans Janes and is now a to promote and sell remarkable Museum” their work.”

Cultural Attractions Janes House Museum Janes House is a remarkable piece of architecture located in Glovertown. The house was originally built House of Diamonds Art Centre in 1898 by Ambrose and Sarah Janes. The Janes family donated the property in 2004 to the Town of House of Diamonds is a unique attraction in Glovertown. The original house, built in 1937, was owned Glovertown for the purpose of hosting a museum. It is one of the oldest structures in Glovertown and by Ken and Viola Diamond and served as a home and headquarters for their many enterprises. The was constructed using many building techniques that are no longer in use today. Museum staff is glad property was purchased in 2004 by Mr. Darryl Fry, Ken and Viola’s nephew, and leased to the Town of to point out to visitors the features of this unique building. Glovertown. Administered by a volunteer Board of Directors, artists & artisans from across the province are represented by the House of Diamonds throughout the year. The museum highlights the significant history of Glovertown. The activities of early settlers are featured, including fishing, boat building and forestry. The spring log drive down the Terra Nova River and the The property was converted to serve the artist community in Glovertown. The House, which consists of history of boat building in Glovertown are two particular stories preserved by the museum. Sections galleries and a gift shop, provides opportunities for local and provincial artists and artisans to promote of the museum describe the resettlement of a number of small island communities in Bonavista Bay and sell their work. An adjacent warehouse has been transformed into an artist studio and residence. during the mid-1900s. The studio is home to workshops and art classes for local art enthusiasts. Upstairs, the artist residence provides quarters for visiting artists and a space for them to create their own unique works.

25 Glovertown’s Great Outdoors Popular summer activities in the Park include Ken Diamond Memorial Park camping, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, biking and Ken Diamond Memorial Park was established in boat tours. 1996 by the Fry Family Foundation as a permanent memorial to Ken Diamond, a Glovertown Fishing businessman in the 1940s and 1950s. The Park A favourite pastime of many locals and visitors, provides roughly 6 km of wheelchair accessible fishing in the rivers and ponds around Glovertown trails with multiple levels of difficulty. The Park provides a rewarding experience. Anglers can go surrounds brooks, streams and wetlands that after salmon in the Terra Nova River or Maccles form a habitat for numerous species of plants and Brook. Trout fishers might want to explore the waterfowl. Hilltop lookouts provide an elevated ponds around the old Alexander Bay railway “The Park view of the park and surrounding area. The annual station. Diamond Dash cross-country race takes place on the trails and attracts runners, walkers, and Kayaking surrounds brooks, photographers from Glovertown and beyond. Whether a beginner or experienced paddler, kayakers can find some rewarding runs in the streams and Terra Nova National Park rivers around Glovertown. The Terra Nova River Canada’s most easterly national park is located provides day-long adventures and has sections right on the front porch of Glovertown. Terra Nova suitable for both learners and advanced kayakers. wetlands that National Park offers a wide range of activities Paddlers seeking a challenge may like to take on for anyone in love with the great outdoors. As the waterfalls of Maccles Brook. At low water, a form a habitat for described by the Park’s website, “Long fingers of more laidback run can take novices upstream the North Atlantic Ocean touch the island boreal from the TCH to check out the cabins that dot the numerous species forest of Eastern Newfoundland. Rocky headlands edges of the Terra Nova. Terra Nova National Park provide shelter from the awesome power of the is a good place to learn to kayak, with instruction open ocean. The landscape of the park varies from from experienced guides. of plants and the rugged cliffs and sheltered inlets of the coastal region to the rolling forested hills, bogs and ponds waterfowl.” of the inland.”

27 Victoria Day weekend is the unofficial kick-off to Glovertown Marina east from the Station Road exit, Splash n’ Putt is a kayaking season in the area, and groups flock to 2012 was the inaugural operating season for family water park that offers a range of activities Glovertown to take in the first kayak trip of the the Glovertown Marina. Located at the mouth of and services. Splash n’ Putt provides families with Spring, including an annual kayak symposium. The Penney’s brook in the heart of the community, a one-stop entertainment complex sure to please symposium provides clinics in the Terra Nova River the Marina operates from May to October yearly. family members young and old. In addition to near the Old Mill for beginners, and advanced Currently, there are wet berths available family entertainment, Splash n’ Putt offers paddlers take on a number of rivers in the region. for fifty vessels on its docks. All berths a gift shop, restaurant, dairy bar are serviced with freshwater. and cabins for those seeking an Sea Kayaking is also popular in Glovertown. The Boating All-season vessel storage is extended stay. beautiful scenery and sheltered areas make for a available on site, with haul wonderful experience on the water. Terra Nova enthusiasts flock out services provided by a Road to the Beaches National Park offers sea kayaking adventures 50 tonne Travelift. The Road to the Beaches on Inner Newman Sound, Southwest Arm, and to Glovertown to take is the name given to Alexander Bay. Visitors to the Marina Provincial Highway can avail of a number advantage of Boating Route 310. This stretch of services on-site and Boating enthusiasts flock to Glovertown to traverse of roadway begins at within the community. the waters around Alexander Bay. Boaters can the waters around the western boundary of Glovertown Marina utilize the launches provided by the Town to put Terra Nova National Park. provides users with shower their crafts in the water and explore Bloody Bay Alexander Bay. It provides access to the and laundry facilities, wireless Reach and the islands around Alexander Bay. communities of Glovertown, internet access, and garbage Traytown and those on the Eastport disposal. Marine supplies and repairs Local boat enthusiasts use the waters around Peninsula. Route 310 stretches from the can be accessed locally, and the facility is Glovertown as a route to their cottages situated Station Road exit in Glovertown continuing onto located close to a number of amenities. Marina staff on the coast of the bay. Others use the waters Main Street South where it skirts around Alexander is happy to guide visitors to anything they require to watch eagles that nest in the area. The boat Bay. The highway continues through Traytown for their stay. Please visit the Tourism section of our launches in the community are busy during and onto the Eastport Peninsula. From there, the website for more information on the Marina facility. seasonal recreational food fisheries, with local Road to the Beaches leads to beautiful fishing residents and visitors seeking to fill their quota communities such as and Salvage Splash n’ Putt during these short periods for cod fishing. and sandy getaways in Eastport and Sandy Cove. Located on the Trans-Canada Highway five minutes

29 “Located at the mouth of Penney’s brook

The Road to the Beaches supports a number Visitor Services in the heart of the community, the Marina of tourist activities for visitors to the area. The The Glovertown Visitor information centre is Beaches Heritage Centre hosts an art gallery, an located at corner of Priscilla Drive and Main Street operates from May to October yearly.” information centre, and a theatre group. South. There you can find brochures, pamphlets Festivals & Events and information packages for attractions in Alexander Bay Days Glovertown, the Eastport Peninsula, the Kittiwake Every summer Glovertown hosts Alexander Bay Coast and attractions across the province. The Days to coincide with our civic holiday Glovertown Centre opens in mid-May or early June and ends Day, which follows the Festival. Beginning on its season around Labour Day Weekend. Friday, our family-friendly festival supports local The Marine Interpretation Centre in Terra Nova entertainers by putting off an evening concert on National Park is the main information centre the softball diamond with several different acts. for Park visitors. It offers information on the Fun games and activities for all ages are held on wide range of activities offered in the park, and Saturday, finishing with a night concert on the Ball attractions across the region. It is open from May field. Sunday features a gospel concert and seniors – November yearly. activities. RV Dumping Station Winter Carnival A dumping station for recreational vehicles is The annual Glovertown Winter Carnival is an provided on Station Road just off the TCH across event the community looks forward to every from Alexander Crescent. It is accessible during year. It combines Glovertown’s affinity for outdoor the summer months and maintained by the Town. activities with cultural activities the whole family can enjoy. Snowmobilers can take part in a poker Map run or a night parade on the frozen waters of Our Town Map is a valuable resource for travelers Alexander Bay. Outdoorsmen can take part in the and visitors to Glovertown. It provides a layout ice fishing derby, families can take the kids out of the town with a number of important sites, for a day of sliding with refreshments provided. businesses and organizations marked on the The annual dinner theatre held at Gloverotwn map. It provides a snapshot of the town’s history, Academy attracts a number of people and is one activities and culture as well as services and of the cornerstones of the Winter Carnival. contact information. It is available on our website

photo: Paul Perry

31 and in print at Visitor Information Centres across Garbage Collection the province and at our Town Office. Regular household garbage is collected on a weekly basis. Central Newfoundland Waste Management Council & Staff operates a transfer site on the TCH for shipping of The municipality of Glovertown operates out of waste to their Norris Arm site. The transfer site is the Town Hall located at 10 Station Road. Council open to public use, subject to tipping fees. is made up of seven elected members. Residents elect a mayor and six councilors. Council meets Recycling twice every month for general meetings. A number The Town does not currently administer a curbside of committees handle areas such as Lands, recycling program. Recycling drop-off service is Finance and Economic Development and meet as available in Glovertown through a Multi-Materials needed. Council administers community groups Stewardship Board Green Depot. Beverage such as Glovertown Recreation Commission and containers can be returned for deposit refund and Glovertown Fire & Rescue. paper materials can be dropped off. Compost The town is staffed by a Town Manager, In order to reduce the amount of organic Superintendent of Works, and Town Clerk. waste entering our garbage site, the Town of Unionized support staff work in our office and Glovertown has partnered with the provincial in our workshop to provide services to the Multi-Materials Stewardship Board (MMSB) to community. The Town also employs an Economic introduce composting to the community. Through Development Officer, public works crew, and an the Town Office, MMSB has provided businesses arena staff. and residents in Glovertown the opportunity to Water Supply and Waste Management purchase composters. Information packages The Town of Glovertown has a reliable source of are distributed with each composter and the water from Northwest Pond with partial water Town has held public information sessions to treatment overseen by the Superintendent of help the community reduce their waste through Works. Water and sewer service is available within composting. the current town limits.

33 We hope that our Community Profile has given a taste of what everyone experiences when coming to Glovertown: a truly amazing place where you can find a little bit of everything. The vibrant community life that is experienced here is something we’d like to share. To learn more about what Glovertown can offer residents, business, and visitors, please contact our Town Office, and staff will be glad to accommodate you.

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